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Qantas Axing Airbus A380 Flights From Major Airport: Here’s the Final Date

The final Qantas Airbus A380 flight takes place next month.

Qantas Axing Airbus A380 Flights From Major Airport: Here’s the Final Date

Qantas has announced its definitive decision to retire its Airbus A380 fleet following a long-running operational and financial assessment. The last scheduled commercial flight utilizing this aircraft will depart from Melbourne International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport on October 24th. This date represents the culmination of years operating the iconic double-deck airliner across various routes. Following this change, Qantas is transitioning entirely to the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner for international travel. Passengers previously booked on A380 flights can expect to be accommodated by the newer Boeing 787-9 model.


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